Members of the public are invited to vote on shortlisted titles, chosen by a panel of experts, before the 31 March deadline.

Every two years, Speaking Volumes runs an award for the Christian books that are most accessible to a wide readership and would best help readers have a better understanding of Christianity. There are shortlists of five books each for both adults’ and children’s categories.

Every vote receives a free ticket to the International Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, where the awards will be made by BBC presenter Pam Rhodes (Songs of Praise, pictured right) on 13 May. The public is welcome to attend the awards presentation in the Parkview Suite at 11.30am. Shortlisted authors will also be there, to sign copies of their books.

NEW COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS

The Association of Christian Writers is launching a new competition looking for a short story of no more than 1000 words, aimed at those in primary school years 3-6. The theme is 'encouragement’ and can be interpreted however the writer sees fit.

Stories do not need to be explicitly Christian, but should reflect a Christian worldview.

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